1978 Ford Sportster 3.5L Petrol · BWS 733S
1978 Ford Sportster (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 10,104 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD SPORTSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 3528cc
BWS 733S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 10,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BWS 733S Mileage History
- 23/08/20229,345 mi
- 31/08/20239,652 mi+307 mi
- 06/09/20249,844 mi+192 mi
- 08/09/202510,104 mi+260 mi
Average of roughly 249 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BWS 733S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Ford Sportster (BWS 733S) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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